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Sights in Avoriaz — 2 of Our Favourites

Discover and book the top Avoriaz sights

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1. Horse drawn sleigh taxis

Location
Avoriaz

Avoriaz is a completely pedestrianised resort, no cars, vans or lorries. The best way to travel around, especially if you have little ones or lots of luggage is by horse drawn sleigh.

You can either use them as a way of getting around the resort, where journey prices range from €7 to €13 depending on how far you want to go (luggage €4) or you can hire one for a scenic trips around the resort for €15 to €35.

Sleighs can be picked up at the entrance of the resort (“Accueil”), the outdoor parking P2, the top station of the Prodains cable car and in the centre of town.

This service operates from 08:00 to 20:00. A night service is also available which operates on a cat-tracked vehicle, 7 days per week from 20:00 - 08:00. Call to reserve and verify prices once you arrive in the resort, you cannot book in advance. All info is on the website link above.

The Cascade des Brochaux, waterfall in Avoriaz

2. Cascade des Brochaux

Location
Avoriaz - Les Lindarets

The Cascade des Brochaux is a stunning waterfall located above Les Lindarets, the charming "goat village". Just a 1h30 walk from Avoriaz, or 30 minutes from Les Lindarets.

This is a great day out for the whole family when the heat hits the Portes du Soleil, the beautiful meadows that surround the waterfall are ideal for a picnic and there are restaurants open in the summer nearby.

Access this cascade from Les Lindarets, direction Avoriaz and take the Col de la Joux Verte.

Depending on the weather conditions, this waterfall is accessible all year.